Question

The 2014 FIFA World Cup, the twentieth World Cup football match, was held in Brazil from June 12th, 2014 to July 13th, 2014. Thirty-two teams from different countries brought us sixty-four wonderful games during the World Cup. This is the second time the World Cup is held in this country and the fifth in South America. Thousands of football fans watched the games.
A Bite of China(舌尖上的中国), a mouth-watering documentary TV program featuring delicious Chinese food, has interested a large number of people. The program has become very popular since it was shown on TV. The documentary provides not only Chinese delicious food but also the relationships between people and food. “We made this documentary with our respect and love for food. I hope it will help people learn more about Chinese food as well as Chinese culture.” said the director Mr. Chen.
Lu Jialei, a school girl from Hangzhou, China, won the championship of the first Chinese Character Dictation Contest, which made her become famous overnight. Lu is a hard-working girl and always comes top at school. “I like reading and I’m crazy about learning Chinese characters. I enjoy the contest and hope more and more people become interested in learning Chinese characters.” said Lu Jialei after winning the contest.

1.How long did the 2014 FIFA World Cup last?

A. About a week.

B. About two weeks.

C. About a month.

D. About two months.

2.Which is NOT true according to the articles?

A. Lu Jialei always gets good grades at school.

B. The World Cup has been held in South America twice.

C. Many people like watching the TV program A Bite of China.

D. Lu Jialei hopes more people can take much interest in Chinese characters.

3.Where may the articles probably come from?

A. A story book. B. A science report.

C. A sports magazine. D. The Internet.

Answer 1

1.C

2.B

3.D

【解析】

1.考查细节理解题。问2014世界杯举行多久，根据文中the twentieth World Cup football match, was held in Brazil from June 12th, 2014 to July 13th, 2014.描述可知，故选C。

2.2】考查细节理解题。根据文中This is the second time the World Cup is held in this country and the fifth in South America.描述可知。故选B。

3.3】考查推理判断题。短文介绍了世界杯、舌尖上的中国和汉字听写大会。根据选项中有D能够涵盖这三项内容。故选D。

考点：应用类短文。

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